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The trick for homeowners in Spain to pay less income tax in 2026What property owners in Spain need to know now to reduce their next Declaración de la Renta It might feel a little bit early but just like every year, the dreaded 2026 income tax return season will be upon us before we know it. Everyone wants.. 06/01/2026

Spain considers work bereavement leave for employees who lose a petNine million homes across Spain could benefit as experts say pet grief is as real as losing a family member Anyone who's ever lost a pet knows how hard it is o carry on as ‘normal’. That gut-wrenching grief that hits you at your desk.. 06/01/2026

2025 becomes the second warmest year on recordGlobally, we’re inching closer to the 1.5°C limit that scientists warn could spell disaster for the planet Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere (NASA)   As we wave goodbye to 2025, there is one record nobody.. 05/01/2026

Supermarket opening hours in Spain on January 5 and January 6, Three Kings' DayFinal festive feast preparations will need to be done on Monday as most places will close this Tuesday With Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day now firmly in the rear-view mirror, Three Kings' Day looms as the final festive occasion.. 05/01/2026

How to renew your TIE as a British expat resident in Spain: Foreigner's identity card renewal instructions post-BrexitStep-by-step guide to renewing your TIE card for Brits living as permanent residents in Spain Image: Ayuntamiento de Madrid   Who needs a TIE in Spain? When can I renew my TIE? How long does it take to renew a TIE? Step-by-step guide..

Housing, electricity, water, pensions... everything that goes up and down in price in Spain next yearPensions get 2.7% boost and public transport stays frozen as electricity bills and housing costs continue climbing in Spain As 2025 limps towards the finish line, people in Spain are already eyeing 2026 with a mixture of hope and dread, wondering.. 30/12/2025

A quick guide to Roscón de Reyes and the best supermarket optionsEverything you need to know about Roscón de Reyes, from the hidden surprises and traditional fillings to the best supermarket options this year Every year on Three Kings Day, January 6, families across Spain gather to enjoy Roscón.. 30/12/2025

A reminder that V-16 emergency lights replace triangles in Spain from January 1Starting the new year, drivers will need a V-16 beacon instead of a warning triangle to meet Spain's road safety rules From January 1 2026, the V‑16 emergency light officially replaces the traditional warning triangles in Spain. This.. 30/12/2025

Here are 16 perfect places to celebrate New Year's Eve in Spain and abroadFrom Madrid's midnight grapes to Sydney Harbour’s fireworks: Your guide to the perfect New Year celebration Let's be honest, if you're still trying to figure out where to spend New Year's Eve, you're cutting it pretty fine.. 29/12/2025

12 grapes for 12 bells: This is how the Spanish celebrate New YearsThe age-old tradition throughout Spain is said to bring good luck for the year to come It’s no secret that Spain is home to many weird and wacky traditions, but one time-honoured New Year’s Eve custom is making a come-back at the most trendy..

Mandatory January 2 electric scooter insurance shelved in SpainHalf a million scooter riders in Spain get a reprieve as traffic bosses admit the national register won't be ready for January deadline Electric scooter owners across Spain are getting an unexpected break after the government admitted its mandatory.. 29/12/2025

2025 Spain news: The year in reviewThe apagón, Torre Pacheco riots… what a year it’s been! These are all the main news stories from around Spain which we’ve reported on over the course of the year As the year draws to a close, it feels like 2025 has packed.. 26/12/2025

Spain fines Airbnb €64 million for advertising illegal rentals, and a big chunk of them are in MurciaSpain’s consumer watchdog found more than 65,000 unlicensed properties on the website, 2,709 of which are in the Region of Murcia It would appear that Airbnb, the leading platform for tourist rentals in Spain, is determined to continue offering illegal..

Spain moves to curb ultra-processed foods far beyond schools and hospitalsNew rules would extend healthy eating standards to universities, museums and other public spaces Spain’s push to reduce the country’s reliance on ultra-processed food is set to widen significantly, with new rules planned for a much broader.. 19/12/2025

Doctors' strike put on hold after breakthrough talks with Health MinistryPreliminary agreement on working hours and retirement brings pause to planned industrial action Plans for a fresh round of doctors’ strikes across Spain have been put on hold after unions and the Ministry of Health reached a preliminary agreement.. 17/12/2025

No White Christmas for Spain: Aemet predicts one of the warmest winters everMeteorologists believe winter 2025 could be one of the mildest we’ve ever seen in Spain We might have had a dusting of snow on the mountains over the past few weeks and, in recent days, more than enough rain, but the experts believe it&rsquo.. 17/12/2025

Half of road deaths in Spain linked to drink driving over last 25 yearsCampaigners renew calls for tougher action as festive season approaches More than half of the 73,500 people who have lost their lives on Spanish roads over the past 25 years were over the legal alcohol limit, according to new figures released this week.. 17/12/2025

Electric scooters in Spain will need mandatory civil liability cover from January 2In 2026, any riders in Spain caught without insurance will face fines of up to €1,000 For drivers, the start of the new year brings the much talked about V-16 beacons which will replace the old emergency triangles across Spain. But there&rsquo.. 16/12/2025

Merry Christmas 2025 and Happy New Year 2026 from Global Relocation - SpainA warm thank you to customers and a look at how Global continues to support international moves Global Relocation - Spain would like to wish all readers of Spanish News Today a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The team also sends heartfelt.. 11/12/2025

Spain's straightest road: The 23km line that never bendsThe N-301 between El Provencio and Minaya offers Spain’s longest arrow-straight drive, but its monotony hides some real safety risks   Spain has plenty of winding mountain roads and coastal bends, but one stretch in the middle of the country.. 11/12/2025